The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 286
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Alison Timmings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwynham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Stable School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Grange School
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Primary · 2.2km away
Somerford Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Christchurch Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.5km away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burton Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burton Church of England Primary School?
Burton Church of England Primary School currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burton Church of England Primary School take?
Burton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burton Church of England Primary School?
Burton Church of England Primary School is in Christchurch, BH23 7JY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burton Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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